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Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Alberts Quarry loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

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Germany
Bavaria
Upper Franconia
Landkreis Wunsiedel im Fichtelgebirge
Kirchenlamitz

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Alberts Quarry loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

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Epprechtstein Castle Ruins – Alberts Quarry loop from Hinteres Buchhaus

01:17

4.37km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Naturpark Fichtelgebirge

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1.14 km

Luisentisch Rest Area

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The Epprechtstein came in honor in 1805 when the Prussian royal couple Friedrich Wilhelm III visited. and his wife Luise. For this purpose, new paths were created, tables and benches …

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1.36 km

Epprechtstein Castle Ruins

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After the strenuous ascent to the castle you can make a nice rest (benches and a table are available) and enjoy the great all-round view of the Fichtelgebirge on the …

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1.87 km

Alberts Quarry

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If you want to learn something about the history of granite extraction and stonemasonry, you can do this on the 3.5 km long quarry circular hiking trail on Epprechtstein. The …

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1.93 km

Quarry Blast Shelter

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When blasting took place in the quarry, the workers took shelter here.

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2.09 km

Wooden benches on Epprechtstein

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2.55 km

Schloßbrunnen Quarry

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If you want to learn something about the history of granite extraction and stonemasonry, you can do this on the 3.5 km long quarry circular hiking trail on Epprechtstein. The …

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2.76 km

Powder magazine at Epprechtstein

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If you want to learn something about the history of granite extraction and stonemasonry, you can do this on the 3.5 km long quarry circular hiking trail on Epprechtstein. The …

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3.92 km

Epprechtstein Visitor Centre

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The Epprechtstein Information Center opened in 2019. The highlights are diverse: It offers extensive information about Kirchenlamitz, the Wunsiedel Stone Center, the Granite Labyrinth, the Bavaria-Bohemia Geopark, the Fichtelgebirge Nature …

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4.37 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.33 km

1.62 km

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.42 km

1.42 km

1.14 km

337 m

< 100 m

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Friday 15 May

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